Fans of good jazz rejoice. San Sebastián is fast approaching, once again becoming the epicenter of jazz for five days. Donostia is a benchmark for lovers of this style of music, bringing together the best national and international artists, not to mention local artists.

The San Sebastian Jazz Festival is the oldest in Spain, having been held since 1966. Renowned artists such as Patti Smith, Ray Charles, and BB King have graced its stages and delighted thousands of spectators.

Yes, because this festival brings together 150,000 people, jazz lovers who will once again gather in San Sebastián to enjoy its 54th edition. This time, the event will bring together, among others, Diana Krall, Jamie Cullum, Neneh Cherry, Joshua Redman, Donny McCasln, and Maria Schneider, a renowned jazz composer and conductor who has accumulated five Grammy Awards in her career.

In addition, this year the festival will dedicate a series to Japanese jazz with five Japanese soloists and groups.

Between July 24 and 28, the now known as Heineken Jazz Festival will offer more than 60 performances in different locations throughout the city (the Kursaal Center and Plaza de la Trinidad will host paid concerts, while the rest, such as Zurriola Beach, will be free).

At Casual Hoteles, we've opened our second establishment in the capital of Guipúzcoa, which will be a true tribute to this musical genre. In fact, it's called Casual del Jazz San Sebastián , and reminiscences of its notes, unmistakable saxophones, and rhythms will fill the 25 rooms of the new hotel. What better way to experience the essence of jazz than inside and outside the hotel? The occasion is worth it!